how to make friends in Australia
Nov 30th 2009, 4:05 am
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Re: how to make friends in Australia
I love that sound you hear when you twist the top off a beer,cheers to you one an all
Nov 30th 2009, 4:10 am
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Nov 30th 2009, 4:27 am
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Re: how to make friends in Australia
Not good at all that you've living somewhere but not exposed to the decent locals.
Nov 30th 2009, 4:29 am
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Re: how to make friends in Australia
eek! What circles do you move in in Brisbane. I lived there for 4 years and rarely was involved with people who drank too much and acted the fool (although the fools are visible I must admit). Most of the people i met were into the arts, politics or the environment and well educated (or atleast sophisticated if they didn't have formal edu qualifications)... they all did seem to like the "footy" though .. but that's no real sin.
Not good at all that you've living somewhere but not exposed to the decent locals.
Not good at all that you've living somewhere but not exposed to the decent locals.
Nov 30th 2009, 4:34 am
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Re: how to make friends in Australia
eek! What circles do you move in in Brisbane. I lived there for 4 years and rarely was involved with people who drank too much and acted the fool (although the fools are visible I must admit). Most of the people i met were into the arts, politics or the environment and well educated (or atleast sophisticated if they didn't have formal edu qualifications)... they all did seem to like the "footy" though .. but that's no real sin.
Not good at all that you've living somewhere but not exposed to the decent locals.
Not good at all that you've living somewhere but not exposed to the decent locals.
Nov 30th 2009, 4:37 am
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Re: how to make friends in Australia
How did you do it?
For a long time I rarely said no to an invitation but now I've got a few really good friends I feel I can turn something down if I'm otherwise busy or don't feel like going out. I make a point to get to know my co-workers and neighbours, went to a couple of meets organised by others then started organising meets myself, went to lunch with women I'd never met before, talked to strangers at bus stops, Coles, wherever I was.
For a long time I rarely said no to an invitation but now I've got a few really good friends I feel I can turn something down if I'm otherwise busy or don't feel like going out. I make a point to get to know my co-workers and neighbours, went to a couple of meets organised by others then started organising meets myself, went to lunch with women I'd never met before, talked to strangers at bus stops, Coles, wherever I was.
Nov 30th 2009, 8:46 am
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Nov 30th 2009, 9:03 am
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Re: how to make friends in Australia
I've found it a lot easier than in previous house moves times.. actually, it is just quicker here realistically.. probably because people are much more relaxed about inviting you around for BBQs etc..
Made shed-loads by playing a lot of poker!
Kinda like a gang now! haha! Of course, I let them win alot.. (thats my excuse!)
People are pretty friendly up my neck of the woods.. everyone talks to everyone.. one of the reasons why I decided upon this spot.. course my kids are still at an age where I have to meet up with the parents still... have made one exceptionally good mate and she is an Aussie (and totally bonkers!) and I love her dearly... her lad is my lad's best friend so I see her a lot..
Other friends (apart from the pub poker playing lot) were made via this site actually.. found 2 of my best friends here via this site.. and my job with Viv who is also an excellent friend to me.. and therefore making new friends through them all..
I find that I make friends pretty easily, am very lucky that way I suppose.. however, there are times when I miss my old friends so much.. you know, the ones who love ya warts n all!
Em x
Made shed-loads by playing a lot of poker!
Kinda like a gang now! haha! Of course, I let them win alot.. (thats my excuse!)People are pretty friendly up my neck of the woods.. everyone talks to everyone.. one of the reasons why I decided upon this spot.. course my kids are still at an age where I have to meet up with the parents still... have made one exceptionally good mate and she is an Aussie (and totally bonkers!) and I love her dearly... her lad is my lad's best friend so I see her a lot..
Other friends (apart from the pub poker playing lot) were made via this site actually.. found 2 of my best friends here via this site.. and my job with Viv who is also an excellent friend to me.. and therefore making new friends through them all..
I find that I make friends pretty easily, am very lucky that way I suppose.. however, there are times when I miss my old friends so much.. you know, the ones who love ya warts n all!
Em x
Nov 30th 2009, 9:16 am
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Re: how to make friends in Australia
I am friends with the EA who got us our frist rental, my neighbour at my first rental who is now my official Aussie Mum
, and she introduced me to some of her cronies who I see once a month at a our 'ladies that lunch' afternoon. all of them are 65 + and I am not even 40 LOL, boy they can be naughty. I have met up with some expats who are now very good friends. I work so have met a few from work. We do have rellies here so its easy to pop round if I feel the urge for chat. Others I have met through them. My kid where older when we moved here so never had the stand at the school gate chatter, but did meet a couple of couples via them.
On the whole though I am not a very socialising person, I tend to like my home, its my fault noone elses adn usually find when I make the effort to go out I really enjoy myself. I cant even stay up for new year most of the time. but I have MS which probably explains why for years I have always been so tired in the evenings. I am content with my friends and a few are very close who I could call on in an emergency or for a moan. If we dont see each other for a few weeks its not a problem we just pick up from where we left off.
Its not really much different to the UK for me. God I feel boring
Jo
, and she introduced me to some of her cronies who I see once a month at a our 'ladies that lunch' afternoon. all of them are 65 + and I am not even 40 LOL, boy they can be naughty. I have met up with some expats who are now very good friends. I work so have met a few from work. We do have rellies here so its easy to pop round if I feel the urge for chat. Others I have met through them. My kid where older when we moved here so never had the stand at the school gate chatter, but did meet a couple of couples via them.On the whole though I am not a very socialising person, I tend to like my home, its my fault noone elses adn usually find when I make the effort to go out I really enjoy myself. I cant even stay up for new year most of the time. but I have MS which probably explains why for years I have always been so tired in the evenings. I am content with my friends and a few are very close who I could call on in an emergency or for a moan. If we dont see each other for a few weeks its not a problem we just pick up from where we left off.
Its not really much different to the UK for me. God I feel boring
Jo